Singapore is preparing to significantly expand its fight against cybercrime and online scams with the launch of a new Cyber Command unit under the Singapore Police Force (SPF). The announcement was made by Singapore Minister of State for Home Affairs Goh Pei Ming during the Anti-Scam Conference 2026 held at the Police Cantonment Complex on May 11.
According to officials, the Cyber Command will officially begin operations in July 2026 and will consolidate the SPF’s existing cybercrime, scam investigation, intelligence, and operational capabilities, including the current Anti-Scam Command, under a centralized structure.
Authorities said the initiative is designed to strengthen Singapore’s response to increasingly sophisticated digital threats, including online fraud, cryptocurrency-related scams, cybercrime syndicates, and AI-enabled criminal activity.
Expansion of cybercrime capabilities
Speaking at the conference, Goh described the new unit as the “tip of the spear” in Singapore’s response to cyber threats. “The Cyber Command will be the tip of the spear in SPF’s response to cyber threats, and be at the forefront of protecting Singaporeans from the threat of cybercrime and scams,” Goh stated.
The command will initially launch with approximately 200 officers across operations, investigations, and intelligence divisions. Authorities said the force is expected to eventually expand to more than 400 personnel as operations scale.
A major component of the initiative will be the creation of a dedicated Cyber Operations Centre focused on monitoring online criminal activity, identifying malicious infrastructure, and disrupting scam networks.
Anti-scam expansion
Singapore authorities also confirmed that the Anti-Scam Centre embedded within the Cyber Operations Centre will expand its capabilities to investigate cryptocurrency-related financial flows alongside traditional fiat transactions.
The move reflects growing concerns globally around the use of digital assets in scams, money laundering, phishing attacks, and cyber-enabled fraud operations.
Officials stated that the SPF is already using artificial intelligence tools to identify and block suspicious scam websites, with those efforts expected to intensify under the new Cyber Command structure.
The SPF will work alongside the Home Team Science and Technology Agency and international partners to strengthen digital threat detection and infrastructure takedowns.
Cooperation against cybercrime
The Anti-Scam Conference 2026 brought together representatives from more than 20 countries across Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Singapore Police partnered with several international organizations for the event, including the French National Police International Security Cooperation Directorate, the UAE Ministry of Interior, and the International Security Alliance.
Authorities emphasized that cybercrime syndicates increasingly operate across borders, making international coordination critical for enforcement efforts.
“No single country can tackle the challenge of scams and cybercrime alone,” Goh said. “We must continue to strengthen our capabilities and deepen our collaboration to stay ahead of evolving threats.”
AI and civilian specialists join the fight
Singapore also plans to integrate civilian cyber specialists into the new command structure to complement uniformed officers trained in cybersecurity operations and digital investigations.
Officials said public outreach and community-based anti-scam education programs will also expand as part of broader efforts to improve cyber awareness among citizens.
The initiative comes as governments globally increase investments in cyber defense infrastructure amid rising concerns over ransomware, crypto scams, AI-driven fraud, and digital financial crime.
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